Nintendo settles Nyko Nunchuck suit

Nintendo may be a friend of the family gamer, but the Japanese company is far from coddling when it comes to its proprietary technology. Nyko Technologies learned that fact the hard way in June when the Mario Factory filed suit against the noted peripheral manufacturer.

At issue was Nyko's Kama Wireless Nunchuck Controller, which Nintendo claimed violated patents and trademarks for its official Wii Nunchuk. As per Nintendo's complaint, the Kama controller's design, packaging, and product manual too closely resembled Nintendo's own device, and as such would create customer confusion over the product's origins.

As it would turn out, the suit has amounted to little more than legal brouhaha. Nintendo said today that it has settled its complaint against Nyko. As part of the deal, Nyko will continue to sell its Kama wireless controller, albeit a redesigned version.

Technical specifications of the redesigned peripheral were not revealed, though an updated photo of the Kama controller on Nyko's Web site reveals a distinctly new look. Whereas the original edition of the Nunchuck (pictured, top) featured a smooth veneer, the redesign (pictured, bottom) sports ridges molded into the plastic, as well as "Kama" emblazoned at the bottom.